Department Events
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology hosts, sponsors, and collaborates on a number of events throughout the year. Please check back frequently for current and upcoming events.
Grand Rounds
Thursday mornings
On a regular basis, the Department of Ob-Gyn hosts Grand Rounds presentations featuring local, national, and international experts in ob-gyn and reproductive health. Grand Rounds presentations take place on Thursday mornings. Many presentations are eligible for continuing medical education (CME) credit.
Healthy Women Community Talks
Schedule varies
This free community education series is dedicated to helping all women stay healthy throughout their lives. Healthy Women Community Talks provide an opportunity for the public to hear from clinicians, scientists, and other women’s health experts about the latest research, trends, and treatment options. Questions and discussion are highly encouraged.
Diaper Drive
August 2026
The Department of Ob-Gyn Diaper Drive supports families in need in the Madison area by collecting monetary donations. The department's Healthy Women Healthy Babies Fund supports the annual drive and enables the department to distribute donations of diapers and wipes to local organizations that support families with infants and toddlers in our community.
Gloria Sarto Reproductive Health Equity Symposium
October 22, 2026
The Gloria Sarto Reproductive Health Equity Symposium (formerly the Women's Health and Health Equity Research Lecture & Symposium) is an annual meeting that connects healthcare professionals, population health experts and community advocates dedicated to advancing health equity. The presentations highlight research addressing persistent gender, racial, and other disparities.
Resident Scholars Day
March 11, 2027
In addition to exciting keynote presentations from visiting lecturers, Resident Scholars Day is an opportunity for graduating PGY-4 residents in obstetrics and gynecology to present their resident research projects.
Sexual, Reproductive and Contraceptive Care Summit
April 24, 2027
The Sexual, Reproductive and Contraceptive Care Summit: A Collaborative Approach to Quality Improvement is a daylong educational event aimed at healthcare professionals – including ob-gyn and family medicine physicians, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice providers, and others – who want to advance their skills in providing equitable, respectful, person-centered sexual, reproductive and contraceptive care.
Department Research Day
May 6, 2027
At Department Research Day, fellows in their final year of training present their research projects. This event also features a keynote presentation from a visiting lecturer, research presentations from members of the Department of Ob-Gyn, and a poster session showcasing a variety of ob-gyn and reproductive health research.
Department Awards and Recognition Ceremony
June 17, 2027
The Department of Ob-Gyn holds an awards and recognition ceremony in June each year. Department awards recognize faculty, trainee, advanced practice provider, staff, and adjunct educator accomplishments in research, mentorship, education, clinical excellence, and more.
Clinical Embryologists Summit
August 27-28, 2027
The Clinical Embryologists Summit is an annual event designed to give participants an informal setting to share ideas and to interact with invited speakers and other clinical embryologists. Lively interaction among attendees is a critical element of the Summit Conference.